17+ min ago   (392+ words) Planting for privacy doesn't have to be boring, vertical beds show how arid Southern California planting can make it When you think of 'privacy planting,' you may be envisioning impenetrable boxwoods, pruned like a fortress around a home. With record-high…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago   (894+ words) While every plant needs watering during its first season, these seven resilient species thrive through heat and drought with remarkably little fuss This summer, after another exceptionally hot July, I have found myself increasingly impressed by the plants that simply…...

4+ hour, 47+ min ago   (1006+ words) Experts all agree that compost offers valuable benefits as a top dressing this month Most gardeners routinely add compost to flower borders and vegetable gardens in spring and fall. But don’t overlook August. It is an opportune time to add…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (591+ words) A recent survey has set the new standard When it comes to getting a better night’s sleep, few topics are as hotly debated as the ‘perfect’ bedroom temperature. For years, 78°F was widely considered the ideal setting, but a new…...

9+ hour, 17+ min ago   (618+ words) Beautiful ruffled linens and floral wallpaper turn the couple's bedroom into a dreamy escape, and their look is easy to replicate in 2026 Ruffled bedding, floral wallpaper, and scalloped lamps are everywhere in 2026. These romantic details are especially suited to the…...

11+ hour, 17+ min ago   (410+ words) Enjoy the last of the summer sun in the backyard without lifting a finger, with our top pick of beautiful, low-maintenance shrubs Shrubs are quite literally the backbone of a low-maintenance backyard. And easy-going shrubs that look after themselves in…...

12+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1197+ words) Lantana offers months of color, even in heat and drought As summers grow hotter and rainfall becomes less predictable, American gardeners are rethinking what a colorful landscape looks like. Rather than replacing tired annual bedding plants every few months and…...

15+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1220+ words) With ceramic coatings and a range of colors, it makes home baking marginally healthier The Caraway Bakeware Set is a fantastic non-toxic ceramic option for home bakers looking to move away from traditional non-stick. They deliver even, golden results; however,…...

19+ hour, 17+ min ago   (934+ words) Dakota's mid-century oasis uses an army of terracotta pots to build a living barrier that turns standard poolside planting on its head Often, poolside gardens rely on variety: A mix of eclectic planters that play with different shapes and sizes....

21+ hour, 17+ min ago   (353+ words) A quick road trip can inspire new design ideas in a way that scrolling simply can't Litchfield always provides me with inspiration, and is just an hour's drive from my home – ideal for bringing back plenty of 'souvenirs'. The entry…...